Chapter 21

“We never qualified for the competition because only Rhett and I are enrolled in the university. But now that we have you, we can sign up if you’re interested!” Smiling, Suzie added, “Just tell us anything that comes to mind. Rhett and I will help you.”

Luna pursed her lips. “I’d love to join the competition, but I haven’t thought of an idea. I’ll think it over!”

Suzie pulled out her phone. “Let’s sign up while you mull it over. Rhett can come up with the idea—he’s full of innovative ones.”

As they spoke, Suzie signed them up for the Medical Innovation Competition and assembled the team: Suzie, Luna, Rhett, and Erin. Immediately after setting up the group chat, she informed everyone of their registration.

Luna was shocked and delighted by Suzie’s decisive action. She’d simply mentioned joining the competition casually, and Suzie had immediately made it happen! Regardless of the competition's outcome, Suzie’s staunch support touched Luna's heart. “Thank you, Suzie. I’ll think of a great idea. I won’t embarrass the team!”

Smiling, Suzie replied, “Sure. Rhett and I will ride on your coattails!”

With that, Suzie left, leaving Luna struggling to contain her overwhelming feelings. She knew Suzie’s remark was a joke. Having just changed her major and needing to start over, there was no way Suzie and Rhett could coast on her success!

Suzie’s actions were deeply moving. She not only didn’t look down on Luna but also continuously encouraged her. Luna felt enveloped in warmth after her morning with Suzie. She’d never received such kindness from her five seniors on Wilson’s team. Simultaneously, she felt happy about leaving Wilson’s team and choosing acupuncture as her major.

Luna turned and headed to the cafeteria. Just then, messages popped up in the group chat Suzie had created.

Rhett wrote, “Whose idea was it?”

Luna bit her lip and replied, “It was my idea. I’d like to join the competition. Is that alright?” “Do you have an idea?” Rhett replied almost instantly.

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Luna narrowed her eyes, and suddenly, an idea flashed into her mind. In her past life, a groundbreaking advancement in acupuncture had occurred after a similar competition. The idea had surfaced during her medical consultation with Erin, but she’d been unsure if their team could pull it off. Therefore, she hadn’t shared it with Suzie when asked for competition ideas.

But now…

After some hesitation, Luna sent her idea to the group chat: “It’s the surgical application of acupuncture.”

A short silence followed, worrying Luna. She wondered if she’d receive their support. Just as she considered sharing more, someone bumped her shoulder and snatched her phone.

It was Russell.

He glanced down at her phone. “What are you staring at? You look serious.”

Luna quickly retrieved her phone. “It’s nothing. Why are you here?”

“Duh! I’m at the cafeteria to grab a meal.” He shrugged. “Come on. Let’s have lunch together. We bought your favorite foods.”

Luna paused. “How did you guys know I’m going to the cafeteria?”

“Mia texted us in the group chat when she saw you heading here.” Russell reached out to pull her along. “She was worried about you when you didn’t reply to her text. She didn’t want you to be affected by the online comments, so she told us to console you.”

A smirk appeared on Luna’s face.